Fifty years ago professional soccer came to Portland. Today, the dedicated Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters help fuel a $187 million soccer economy in the city.

Joining the Timbers is the first time Da Costa has played for a club outside France, but it’s not the first time he’s made a daunting move. Born in Portugal to immigrants from Cape Verde, Da Costa, ...

Wednesday was the final day of a three-week medical malpractice lawsuit trial tied to a surgery that former Timbers goalie Jake Gleeson says cost his career.

From massive arenas to intimate soccer havens, dive into the world of MLS stadiums. Discover where fans gather in the largest numbers and how each venue shapes the soccer experience.

As Stuver watched the near post where Da Costa’s Portland Timbers teammates were descending ... it ended with Da Costa lifting his first slab of lumber in front of the Timbers Army in the first ...

After the Army Athletic Department presented Payne ... That player was none other than current Portland Timbers center back Zac McGraw, the first-ever MLS SuperDraft selection from West Point.

An own goal right before halftime took the wind out of the Rapids’ sail and set the tone for what became an ugly 3-0 loss to the Portland Timbers at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night.